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Netflix, Guitar Hero coming to iPhone

Netflix, FarmVille, and Guitar Hero have been announced as some of the newest …

Netflix, FarmVille, and Guitar Hero have been announced as some of the newest additions to the App Store at Apple's WWDC event. The three apps, some more long-awaited than others, have various release dates throughout the summer, but the new trend towards capped data plans may turn them into mixed blessings.

The Netflix app allows streaming of any video available through Netflix Watch Instantly, and users will be able to start a film or TV show on their TV and pick up again on their iPhone. Users will also be able to search Netflix's database, add to or manage their queue, and access personalized recommendations. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings stated the release is planned for "this summer," and will be free for Netflix customers.

As for FarmVille, let's just say that it's coming to the iPhone by month end and leave it at that. If you're a diehard fan, you'll probably love it, but the announcement was greeted with some derision by WWDC attendees.

The Guitar Hero app is largely similar to the console game, but has been optimized in a few ways for iPhone play, with new tapping and strumming mechanics. Users will be able to download the app for $2.99 starting today, and will be able to share their scores through Facebook.

Casey Johnston
Casey Johnston is the former Culture Editor at Ars Technica, and now does the occasional freelance story. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Applied Physics. Twitter@caseyjohnston